On many dishwashers, the latch engages a switch to activate the timer and other control components. If the latch is not completely engaged or if the switch is faulty, the machine will not operate. Here's how to test and repair a door switch: Step 1: Latch the door and hold the latch...
We interrupt this scintillating mechanical exploration of washing machine mechanics to bring up a very important matter: why your laundry might stink even after a fresh wash. It may be that your washer is dirty. Here's how to clean a washing machine: Regularly clean the top and door of the...
there are times when they fail to reset the washer. It doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new washing machine or need to get someone to fix it. Before you do that, there are other resetting methods you can try.
You should use Calibration mode right after your washer is installed, any time you make adjustments to your washing machine, and if you ever feel like the weight detection (and amount of water per cycle) isn't right. It only takes a few minutes, and it never hurts to do it periodically...
(the stove body), and it could vaporize as it went. It was not easy to make this bit as the Teflon rod is very soft and bendy, but I managed. I put the Teflon rod into an experimental stove, attached a canister, and fired it up with the canister inverted. My test rig looked ...
When the electrical hook up is complete, check that the water heater’s drain valve is closed and if not, close it. Next, fill the appliance with water by opening the valve that supplies the appliance.Do not restore power to the water heater until the appliance is completely filled with ...
Sewer gases formed in the septic tank can return to a building interior by backing up from the septic tank inlet baffle and pipe to the building drain-waste-vent piping. Inside the building sewer gas (rotten egg or methane) smells may be observed:...
When you get a ship test all systems to ensure that they work, and how they work, then use this ship to gain combat experience and as a construction aid and test bed for your new ideas. That’s right. To test out your new ideas. About every modeler I have ever known has his or ...
Steam boiler sight glass: this article describes how to find & use the sight glass (or sight gauge) on a steam heating boiler to check or set steam boiler water level. We explain where the sight glass will be found, how to read its water level, and the r
Put your bumper on the bolt and stick a washer on and then a nut, tighten the nut and thats your piston done. In the picture below I had to seal the top of the sealing face because air leaked through the piston a bit. The bottom of the piston in the picture is my bumper. ...